What lesson is best for you …. Private or Group lesson? Any lesson with the professional, certified, licensed and insured instructors, at Manta Wind & Water Sports, is the right lesson to get you started in the sport of kiteboarding, aka: kitesurfing. The reason we say this is based on years of experience teaching to individuals […]
Trainer kites are smaller, and a different design, than the kites used in kiteboarding. The idea is to purchase one before you take professional lessons, and spend some time on your own developing basic flying skills and confidence with those skills. We offer 2 sizes of trainer kites to our customers, 3meter and 3.5 meter size models. The 3m […]
Split boards have been out for several year in some form or another. Until recently , they were custom made to order and they were very expensive. In the last two years, technology and materials have dramatically improved and now the Splitboards are incredible! They ride great, they are super strong, they are light weight, they […]
Where to to kiteboard in San Diego ? #1 Kite Beach – “Enchanted Cove” Please help us keep our access to kiteboarding in San Diego. Be the best example of kiteboarding to everyone you encounter. Beginners to Advanced kite boarders will enjoy Enchanted Cove, on Fiesta Island, San Diego 92109. All lessons and kiteboard training in San Diego are performed here. Enchanted […]
Looking for an easy to pack kiteboard that won’t let you down? Take advantage of the newest boards designed to pack small for convenient travel. Fly Split “M” and the Nobile “NHP Split” kiteboards. Both boards are extremely well constructed and do they ride great. These boards are designed to fit inside a large “checked bag” or […]
We just got back from a wonderful trip to the Cook Islands. We arrived in Rarotonga for 3 days of adventure and kiteboarding. It is such and amazing place. Our hotel was perfectly located for multiple adventures. Snorkeling, SUP, Beach walk, Lagoon tour, Sunbath, Beverages, Kiteboarding, Sailing, island hiking and more. We hooked up with the local kite […]
Is your waist harness sliding up to your armpits? Is your seat harness giving you crotch squeeze? Providing your harness is actually the right size for you … the first thing you should look for, is your stance. If you are standing tall while you fly a kite, your harness will always try to slide […]
Time To Practice Kite Skills ! Now that the kite boarding season is fast approaching, It’s time to pull that gear out and develop the fundamental skills that maximize safety and success, and minimize on frustration and risk. These skills can be practiced in much lighter wind than you think. You can perform land practice […]
Tips for you self starters: Secrets to learn faster and safer: Rule #1: The Kite is #1 … it must not fall or crash EVER! ( The kite is only allowed to go down, when YOU want it down.) Rule #2: It’s all about Kite Skill ! ( […]
It takes time to become a good kiteboarding instructor. I’m not talking about the years spent riding. I’m talking about the time actually spent teaching this sport. Simple truths about good kiteboarding instructors: The best instructors love to teach. They don’t burnout and they always want to improve. No one is good […]